Peace conference yields little as Russia Ukraine fight continues
International talks in Switzerland produced few breakthroughs as Russia and China were absent and many nations declined to sign the final communique. Ukraine fights on in the east while Western aid arrives late, with officials warning the war could persist for years.
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NATO hits defense spend target record with 23 allies
NATO says a record 23 of its 32 members meet the 2 percent of GDP defense spending goal this year as Russia's war raises security concerns. Stoltenberg notes a near fourfold rise since 2021 with Estonia and Poland leading percentages, while Ukraine seeks closer NATO ties and eventual membership.
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Putin to visit North Korea amid military concerns
Putin travels to Pyongyang for a two day state visit at Kim Jong Un’s invitation amid allegations of North Korean arms transfers to Russia for use in Ukraine. The trip marks his first to North Korea in 24 years as Moscow seeks higher end weapons and Pyongyang gains leverage against the U.S. alliance.
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